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Herbal Approach to Psoriasis

Herbal Approach to Psoriasis. Fatima Lazim Kaplan University. Introduction and facts.

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Herbal Approach to Psoriasis

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  1. Herbal Approach to Psoriasis • Fatima Lazim • Kaplan University

  2. Introduction and facts • Plants and their seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, or flowers had been used for medicinal purposes longer than history can record, yet conventional medicine/Western medicine excluded them for a long while. • In recent years the improvement in analysis, quality control, and the advanced clinical researches done on herbs spiked their value around the world in general and in the US in particular.

  3. Intro. & facts cont. • . “The WHO estimates that 80% of the world’s population relies on herbal medicine. • From 1990 to 1997, as the use of CAM rose from 34% to 42%, herbal use quadrupled from 3% to 12%” (Micozzi, 2006, p. 174). • Psoriasis which is an autoimmune disease that affect four million American and characterized by skin lesions and joint pain (Encyclopedia, 2009).

  4. What supplement I am creating? • The supplement I will create will be used as part of a regiment of what to take, what to avoid, and general measures to control the condition of Psoriasis. • The supplement will promote skin health as well as lowering joints pain and decreasing stress level that is considered a main contributor to Psoriasis flare-ups.

  5. The ten vitamins, minerals, and herbs of the supplement • The 10 ingredients will be mixed dry and stuffed inside capsules except the Primrose and Flax Seed which are in the form of oil that will be mixed with the water that we will use to take the capsules with. • Ingredients are; vitamin A, E, D, & C, zinc, selenium, evening primrose, milk thistle, flax seeds, and echinacea.

  6. Vitamin A

  7. Vitamin D

  8. Vitamin E

  9. Vitamin C

  10. Zinc/mineral

  11. Selenium/mineral

  12. Evening primrose/herb

  13. Milk thistle/herb

  14. Flax seed oil/herb

  15. Echinacea/herb

  16. FDA Disclaimer • The supplement and its components had not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. The supplement does not intend to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Those seeking to use the supplement should consult a qualified physician prior to using my products if possible.

  17. What to avoid? • Patients with Psoriasis should avoid stress by all means possible. • As per diet, The following foods are popular triggers that worsen psoriasis; Coke-a-Cola, red wine, red meat, MSG, chilli, hot spices, junk foods, oily foods, berries (such as strawberries), tomato, most acidic foods . • People with poor diets will likely have much worse psoriasis. • Furthermore, diet that have lots of vegetables and water will act as natural antitoxification and toxin dilution in the body (BeatPsoriasis, 2009).

  18. Recommendations for the patients • “Consume a diet that focuses on whole, unprocessed foods (whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds). • Avoid animal products with the exception of cold-water fish (salmon, mackerel, herring, halibut, and etcetera). • Identify and control food allergies. • Eliminate alcohol, caffeine, and sugar. • Get regular exercise. • Perform a relaxation exercise (deep breathing, meditation, prayer, visualization, etcetera) 10 to 15 minutes each day. • Drink at least 48 ounces of water daily.” (Murray, 1996, p. 482).

  19. references • Alpha-linolenic acid. (2009). Retrieved November 11, 2009, from University of Maryland Medical Center Web site: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/alpha-linolenic-000284.htm • BeatPsoriasis. (2009). Psoriasis. Retrieved November 11, 2009, from Psoriasiscafe.org Web site: http://www.psoriasiscafe.org/psoriasis.htm • Boon, H., & Smith, M. (2004). Evening Primrose. In The complete Natural Medicine Guide To The 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs (pp. 105-113). • Boon, H., & Smith, M. (2004). Milk Thistle. In The complete Natural Medicine Guide To The 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs (p. 217). • Encyclopedia, M. (2009). Psoriasis. Retrieved November 11, 2009, from Answers.com Web site: http://www.answers.com/psoriasis

  20. References cont. • Frey, R. J. (2009). Evening primrose oil. Retrieved November 15, 2009, from Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders Web site: http://www.minddisorders.com/Del-Fi/Evening-primrose-oil.html • herbs at a glance: Milk Thistle. (2009). Retrieved November 11, 2009, from National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Web site: http://nccam.nih.gov/health/milkthistle/ataglance.htm • Holick, M. F. (2009). Prescription Vitamin D Delivers Hope. Retrieved November 11, 2009, from Mothernature.com Web site: http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/10/98.cfm • Micozzi, M. S. (2006). Herbal Medicine. In The Fundamentals of Complementary and Integrative Medicine (3rd ed., p. 174). Murray, M. T. (1996). Vitamin A and Carotenes. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements (p. 20).

  21. References cont. • Murray, M. T. (1996). Selenium. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplement (p. 227). • Murray, M. T. (1996). Zinc. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplement (pp. 188-189). • Murray, M. T. (1996). Viatamin C. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplement (p. 78). • Murray, M. T. (1996). Viatamin E. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplement (p. 53). • Murray, M. T. (1996). Viatamin D. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplement (pp. 42-43). • Murray, M. T. (1996). Viatamin A. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplement (p. 37). • Murray, M. T. (1996). Quick Reference Guide For Specific Health Conditions. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements (p. 482). • Murray, M. T. (1996). Zinc. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements (pp. 185-186).

  22. References cont. • Murray, M. T. (1996). Vitamin C. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements (p. 62). • Murray, M. T. (1996). Vitamin C. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements (p. 61). • Murray, M. T. (1996). Vitamin A and Carotenes. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements (p. 27). • Office of Dietary Supplement. (2009). Vitamin E Fact Sheet. Retrieved November 11, 2009, from National Institute of Health Web site: http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamine.asp • Schlenker, E. D., & Long, S. (1996). Minerals. In William's Essentials of Nutrition & Diet Therapy (9th ed., p. 172). • Skidmore-Roth, L. Echinacea. In Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements (4th ed., p. 238).

  23. References cont. • Skidmore-Roth, L. Echinacea. In Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements (4th ed., p. 239). • Skidmore-Roth, L. Milk Thistle. In Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements (4th ed., p. 432). • Skinmore-Roth, L. (2010). Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements (4th ed., p. 239). • Skinmore-Roth, L. (2010). Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements (4th ed., p. 270). • Skinmore-Roth, L. (2010). Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements (4th ed., p. 433). • Superoxide Dismutase: The Remarkable New Formula That Helps Your Body Fight Serious Conditions Like Rheumatoid Arthritis. (2002, January 9). Retrieved November 11, 2009, from The Healthier Life Web site: http://www.thehealthierlife.co.uk/natural-health-articles/arthritis/superoxide-dismutase-ease-rheumatoid-arthritis-00519.html

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